Watching plays/performances
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Actually I meant performances by the students elsewhere, eg. in open spaces. Rather than the serious ones in the concert hall. But I get what you mean.
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sashimi:
Actually I meant performances by the students elsewhere, eg. in open spaces. Rather than the serious ones in the concert hall. But I get what you mean.
Open space is fine, except, maybe sometimes you also want to initiate the child to actal indoor concerts in concert halls - the effect is so different.
Free SSO concerts on campus, eg. at NUS or NTU or polytechnics..young children are quite alright at those. They usually last no more than 1 hour. These and those types like beautiful sunday at esplanade are quite fine. Quite child-friendly.
But those compared with YST student concerts - hehe ... more serious bc they are grooming future performers, I guess. Once, I brought my 9 year old and he's quite ok, but there was a mother who brought her younger kids - i think she has a really stressful time! Bc the \"staff\" kept telling her to keep her kids under control.
Recently, I brought my boy (now 12) to a free concert at YST, but by Chamber Players, not YST students. It was quite ok, esp for those of us sitting upstairs. AIyoh, I saw families bring their children who were playing nintendo ds (roll eyes). And then some older folk took out their water bottles (which were in plastic bags) to drink - hear ... \"crinkle, crinkle\" during the concert. But no staff in the upstair area.
Can also watch out for performances at the Esplanade concourse. Usually no longer than half hour. There are sometimes children performances as well. -
Hi
Playtime is selling tickets for the show" Farmer, Fox, Bird and Cookie"
Where can i purchase the tickets? i dont see it in sistic website -
It all comes down to whether the child is interested in such performance. My girl, likes to go to musical, and was able to sit through the whole performance of Phantom of the Opera when she was five. But I doubt she would have been so "obedient" if it was an orchestra performance.
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Good qn, i'm trying to find out too
:?sunset_dae:
Hi
Playtime is selling tickets for the show\" Farmer, Fox, Bird and Cookie\"
Where can i purchase the tickets? i dont see it in sistic website -
I'm looking more for those that are not too serious...i don't want to see people glaring at me when my kids ask question or start crying :oops:
karmeleon:
Open space is fine, except, maybe sometimes you also want to initiate the child to actal indoor concerts in concert halls - the effect is so different.
Free SSO concerts on campus, eg. at NUS or NTU or polytechnics..young children are quite alright at those. They usually last no more than 1 hour. These and those types like beautiful sunday at esplanade are quite fine. Quite child-friendly.
But those compared with YST student concerts - hehe ... more serious bc they are grooming future performers, I guess. Once, I brought my 9 year old and he's quite ok, but there was a mother who brought her younger kids - i think she has a really stressful time! Bc the \"staff\" kept telling her to keep her kids under control.
Recently, I brought my boy (now 12) to a free concert at YST, but by Chamber Players, not YST students. It was quite ok, esp for those of us sitting upstairs. AIyoh, I saw families bring their children who were playing nintendo ds (roll eyes). And then some older folk took out their water bottles (which were in plastic bags) to drink - hear ... \"crinkle, crinkle\" during the concert. But no staff in the upstair area.
Can also watch out for performances at the Esplanade concourse. Usually no longer than half hour. There are sometimes children performances as well. -
sunset_dae:
HiHi
Playtime is selling tickets for the show\" Farmer, Fox, Bird and Cookie\"
Where can i purchase the tickets? i dont see it in sistic website
Tix on sale thru sistic now. But for some strange reason, can't buy online. Will have to call or go to one of their outlets to buy. -
Heyya mummy of 2, i AM very motivated
just reading your experiences!
I was a little
sceptical of whether it
would be worth the time and also of
course $$$... :roll: if i were to bring both
my DDs. Especially with DD2, she for one
will forever have endless questions. She
does it when we're at the movies too. So
we prefer to watch movies when it's off
peak hours/times.
Hubs dislikes musicals and plays. Period.
:roll: -
buds:
Thanks buds. I really enjoy bringing DS1 to watch plays. I find it more meaningful than sending him to enrichment courses, as I have better control over the contents, the pre-play preparation (like reading the stories beforehand to prep him) , and of cos talking about what he likes and the lessons/moral values learnt.Heyya mummy of 2, i AM very motivated
just reading your experiences!
I was a little sceptical of whether it
would be worth the time and also of
course $$$... :roll: if i were to bring both
my DDs. Especially with DD2, she for one
will forever have endless questions. She
does it when we're at the movies too. So
we prefer to watch movies when it's off
peak hours/times.
Hubs dislikes musicals and plays. Period.
:roll:
In your case, I'm not sure if the plays by The Little Company and Playtime by Esplanande would be suitable for your kids as they cater to the younger kids like mine. I think you might want to consider those by I theatre. There's Duck and Dive coming up, which might be suitable for older kids, tho it's supoosed to be for kids 4 and above. It lasts 1.5 or 2 hours, which i tink is too long for DS1.
DH also does not like to watch such performance. He will only go if it's free or sonsored by me :roll:
Actually if you think about the cost, it's about the same as 1 lesson at Julia Gabriel or such but the retention lasts for a longer time (I think). DS1 watched \"The Boy Who cried Wolf\" in Aug and till now he still talks about the big, bad wolf, and sings the theme song. DD2 has also picked up the theme song from DS1.
As for asking questions, you can prep them beforehand on the plot (if the play is based on stories/adapted from books) so that they can follow the plot better. Actually it's gd if they ask questions, as it shows that they are engaged.
Do let me know if you are watching any plays, and your feedback yeah? -
I have not tried concerts with my kiddos but I have been going to the plays with them.
Bear and Chicken
Boy who cried wolf
emperor’s new clothes
ugly duckling
Hungry caterpillar
To name a few. It helps if you are able to read to them the story before they go for the play.
Maybe should try some SSO concerts with them. Hope they can sit still.
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